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“Whenever temptation comes, remember the wise counsel of the Apostle Paul, who declared, 'There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that…” quote by Thomas S. Monson
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““Whenever temptation comes, remember the wise counsel of the Apostle Paul, who declared, 'There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it' (1 Corinthians 10:13).””

Thomas S. Monson

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Temptation is inevitable, but divine help offers a way to resist and endure beyond our own strength.

In simple terms: God helps us avoid temptation.

Key Takeaway

Rely on faith to overcome trials.

Themes

faith temptation resilience spirituality trust

Mood

hopeful reassuring

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily decisions
  • ethical dilemmas
  • stressful moments

Key Concepts

scripture divine assistance personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith and personal effort?
  • What strategies support you when temptation arises?
A Different Perspective

Some may view reliance on faith as avoiding personal accountability.

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